Columbia County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Labor Force
30,961
Employed
29,332
Mean Commute
22 min
Work from Home
15.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone67.6%
Carpool7.2%
Public Transit2.9%
Walk3.3%
Bike0.7%
Work from Home15.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector84.4%
Government38.0%
Self-Employed7.7%
Columbia County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.3% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 30,961 people. The average commute time is 22 minutes. 15.7% of workers work from home. 84.4% of workers are in the private sector.